the oxford centre for hindu studies

The charity supports the general public. The Oxford Centre For Hindu Studies is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by sponsoring or undertaking research. The charity is based in Oxford and operates in England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The principal aim of the Centre, founded in 1997, is the study of Hindu culture, religion, languages, literature, philosophy, history, arts, and society, in all periods and in all parts of the world. All Hindu traditions are included.

Fundraising

See where The Oxford Centre For Hindu Studies is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£436,288

Latest Expenditure

£733,917

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 47.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 4.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,139,123

Charitable Activities £159,872

Other Trading £0

Investments £2,237

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £612,134

Raising Funds £0

Governance £27,020

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£436,288	£733,917				0 / 15
2023	£1,301,232	£612,134	£612,134	£1,648,361	£1,044,645	8 / 15
2022	£611,368	£507,722	£507,722	£978,338	£353,526	10 / 30
2021	£780,138	£589,557	£589,557	£937,692	£327,091	10 / 30
2020	£413,461	£541,934				0 / 30